Director, Cause Marketing – Workplace Giving

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create national and international cause marketing partnerships that align with HFHI’s mission.

• Formulate fundraising strategies and pipelines to nurture current donors and expand the portfolio.

• Enhance partner engagement and revenue through cause marketing, workplace giving, and unrestricted revenue initiatives.

• Lead and expand Habitat’s annual cause marketing initiative, “Home is the Key.”

• Implement a multi-channel, integrated national cause marketing platform.

• Develop tailored strategies for accounts that strengthen partner engagement and foster sustainable partnerships.

• Boost partner involvement in workplace giving campaigns by providing toolkits and support materials.

• Monitor trends in cause marketing, retail, digital, corporate sponsorship, and workplace giving, translating insights into programs and revenue streams.

• Manage a personal portfolio and guide or mentor staff on significant partnerships.

• Create presentations and proposals for corporate partnership opportunities.

• Ensure partner satisfaction through effective stewardship and customer service.

• Act as a subject matter expert in cause-related marketing and workplace giving across the organization.

• Ensure adherence to charitable sales promotion regulations and provide training to the Resource Development team.

• Lead team strategies for structuring and managing cause marketing partnerships while advancing global multinational partnerships.

• Collaborate with HFHI leadership, Marketing and Communications, Resource Development, and other stakeholders.

• Establish relationships with Habitat affiliate executive directors, resource development teams, and regional staff.

• Guide and mentor the team through development plans, partner engagement strategies, and revenue objectives.

• Oversee deal terms and work in conjunction with legal and finance teams.

• Maintain metrics, analytics, knowledge-sharing, and donor management systems.

• Provide forecasts and reports on activity, pipeline, revenue, and expenses.

• Keep current records of prospects and partners.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

• 6-10 years of relevant experience.

• 3-5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven experience in securing complex six- and seven-figure cause marketing commitments from Fortune 500 companies.

• Experience in leading a team and collaborating within a complex organization.

• Working knowledge of corporate social responsibility principles, cause marketing, employee engagement, and sponsorship.

• Exceptional skills in project management, metrics, analytics, and reporting.

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities, alongside strong interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.

• Proficiency in managing HFHI resources, including travel expenses and unit budgets.

• Computer literate; proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and project management software.

• Knowledge of and passion for Habitat's global mission is preferred.

• Established media relationships and in-depth knowledge of the media and entertainment sector; a proven track record of building media partnerships.

• Experience with international partnership strategy and development.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States, as confirmed by HFHI's E-Verify and right-to-work information.

🏝️ Benefits

• Vacation leave.

• Sick leave.

• Personal days.

• Health insurance options.

• Retirement plan contributions.

• Life insurance.

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package.